Jairo Rodrigues

Odessa Primus is quickly becoming a name that will be easily remembered.

Charmaine Blackman is a name that is known in every Guyanese household.

Walk along Avenue of the Republic in Georgetown and you will come across several bridges, some beautifully designed in wrought iron; some with the British insignia, rusted and broken but still there.

Boom! And it seems like practically overnight the name Nuriyyih Gerrard is on everyone’s lips.

Mother and daughter Ingrid and Sulan Fung are the brains behind the annual Mother and Daughter Pageant, a production that has become a household name over the past 22 years around Mother’s Day.

As far as dreams go, Ruqayyah Boyer is living hers. She returned to Guyana in February after spending three months away from home, the highlight of which was representing Guyana at the Miss Universe 2012 Pageant in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

Beauty, elegance, poise, intelligence, humility and a charming personality are the attributes that Katherina Roshana possesses and will take with her when she ably represents Guyana at the Ms India-Worldwide pageant in Malaysia on April 27.

So where was I? Oh yes! Sharing with you a minute journey of realisation I had when compared to so many adventures Guyana has to offer.

Brazilian Anna Caroline Parker last weekend bested three of her countrywomen and five Guyanese contestants to take the 2013 Miss Rupununi Rodeo title.

Lethem’s rapid growth is putting pressure on the government to improve its infrastructure, according to President Donald Ramotar, who says that it will soon be necessary to formally recognise it as a town.

“Dancing is my ultimate passion. I find peace. I find myself through dancing.

“My favourite genres of music are dancehall and hip hop. They are almost mirrors of each other because they are voices for two cultures and they come from the streets; so the music relates to the common man.

Visual artist Tracy Douglas and Author of Legend of the Swan Children Maureen Marks-Mendonca will host an exhibition under the name ‘Wombmyan’ at Moray House on March 21 from 10:00 hrs to 18:00 hrs in recognition of International Women’s Month, 2013.

Actor Mark Luke-Edwards was just 12 years old when he shook the dust of Wakenaam Island off his boots and migrated to city life.

Winner of the Theatre Guild Award for the Best Actor in 2013 in a One-Act Play, Sean Thompson, is a web of surprises.

Dear Brother Gog, I am saddened. I am hurt. I am crying and it gives me grief to say that I have lost a lot of faith in you.

Jumo ‘Rubber Waist’ Primo is once again our Carib Soca Monarch and from the crowd’s response at the final last Saturday, Guyana could not have agreed more.

Roger ‘Young Bill Roger’ Hinds has lost his Calypso crown to Lindener, Lester ‘De Professor’ Charles, who left the Demerara Park on Friday evening $600,000 richer.

Reigning Soca Monarch Jumo Primo will have his work cut out for him when he comes up against 17 contenders for his crown and title at the National Park tonight.

As our 43rd Republic anniversary approaches, some amount of introspection is required.